Ghosthunting at the Library
October 16, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – Sycamore Library
This exciting event will let you be the paranormal investigator! Dan Norvell’s expert team will share their techniques & equipment for investigating haunted locations ,& YOU will take part in an actual paranormal investigation!

YMCA Halloween Bash
October 19, 2018, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – NIU Convocation Center
Families are encouraged to wear their costumes and have fun together. The event will feature the popular Fear Factor room, haunted house, crafts, games for a variety of ages, sports activities, on-site vendors and prizes. It’s sure to be a great opportunity to get active and enjoy some quality family time!

Public Paranormal Events
October 19 & October 20, 2018, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Sandwich Opera House
This event is a guided public investigation. Midwest Ghost Society members will be on hand with equipment and knowledge to help guide your investigation. After a brief introduction and check in upon arrival we will be splitting into groups and exploring the opera house together. We run real evp sessions and demonstrate basic paranormal investigation equipment. Group members will be with you to answer questions and help guide your sessions.

Ghost Stories in the Park
October 20, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – GoodTymes Shelter, Sycamore Park District Sports Complex
Kick off Pumpkin Fest week with an evening of scary fun! Phyllis Horst, local storyteller, will sing and tell stories of monsters, zombies, ghosts and ghouls to get you in the Halloween mood. Bring something to sit on and someone to hug. This program is suitable for all ages. FREE.

STEM Café: Frankenstein’s Legacy: The Past, Present, and Future of Anatomy and Synthetic Biology
October 23, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Fatty’s Pub & Grill, DeKalb, IL
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, we will engage in a lively discussion about dead bodies and body parts. Hear how scientific quests for knowledge led to grave robbing and even murder right here in DeKalb County. Learn how ethical practices in body procurement and preservation have advanced modern medicine. Find out how scientists are applying this knowledge to engineer and fabricate body parts. Join our experts in a bone-chilling evening of discovery.

History of Halloween
October 23, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Sandwich Public Library District
Join presenter Mike McCann and discover all about the history of Halloween during the spooky season. Co-hosted with the Sandwich Park District, this program is sure to be spooky fun.